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Grindstones
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/grindstones/

Fragments of grinding stones dating back 30,000 years to late in the Pleistocene Epoch have been found at Cuddie Springs in western NSW.

Published 13 January 2017

food First Nations tool
Contemporary toys made from recycled materials
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/contemporary-toys/

There are some interesting modern toys in the collection which are very different to those previously collected.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Dolls
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/indigenous-australian-dolls/

Dolls were used for amusement, but also as a way of showing how to care for young children and understand family groupings.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Bags, baskets and containers
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/bags-baskets-and-containers/

Bags, baskets and other small containers were commonly used by children.

Published 11 November 2018

weaving toy toys First Nations basket
Toy bows and arrows
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-boomerangs/

Toy bows and arrows were not common, but we have several examples of these in our collection.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Weave: The Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/weave-the-festival-of-aboriginal-and-pacific-cultures/

Australian Museum presents 'Weave: Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures' on 1 March.

Published 23 April 2018

First Nations media culture pacific
Right of reply: Reconnecting community knowledge to cultural belongings
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/right-of-reply-repatriation/

Discover the AM’s groundbreaking digital repatriation project as Nathan “mudyi” Sentance, First Nations Digital Program Manager at the Australian Museum provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.

Published 20 September 2021

First Nations repatriation
Case Study: Western Australian Museum 2005
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/restricted-collections-repatriation/case-study-western-australian-museum-2005/

Repatriation is rewarding for participants, but difficulties arise when returning diverse material and multiple institutions are involved.

Published 04 December 2012

First Nations community engagement repatriation
Case Study: Larrakia 1996 / 2002
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/restricted-collections-repatriation/case-study-larrakia-1996-2002/

The Museum's repatriation of artefacts to Larrakia, NT, in 1996 established a relationship that would be called upon again in 2002.

Published 04 December 2012

First Nations Northern Territory repatriation
Pandanus toy propellers from Arnhem Land, 1948
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-pandanus-toy-propellers-from-arnhem-land-1948/

Pandanus propellers such as these were used as toys by Aboriginal children from Yirrkala in Arnhem Land.

Published 29 June 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander toys

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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